Since 1996, this event has built on a history of a world-class competition in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. As a traditional Polynesian outrigger race, the ‘Round the Rock’ Alcatraz Challenge combines elements of one of the world’s most dynamic bodies of water, under the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, and along the waterfront of one of the world’s most charismatic cities. It is a race to challenge the veteran competitor, stretch the abilities of the novice, and inspire all spectators.